# FAA incident reports: Beech A45 A list on [Beech A45](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a45.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 75 reports - [Incident 20250101000389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250101000389I.md): Beech A45 · Santa Barbara, CA · Jan 1, 2025 · N34AT · Minor damage > Aircraft was inbound to Santa Barbara airport runway 25. Landed with gear up and settled on the centerline of runway short of taxiway echo. - [Accident 20240607020169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240607020169A.md): Beech A45 · Jones Island, WA · Jun 7, 2024 · N268AF · Destroyed · 1 fatal > At 11:40 am local time, June 7, 2024 near roche harbor, Washington, [privacy data omitted] a 1961 Beechcraft A45/T-34 mentor crashed under unknown circumstances into puget sound. The aircraft had departed mount vernon-skagit regional airport (bva), WA where… - [Incident 20230415004929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230415004929I.md): Beech A45 · Cross City, FL · Apr 15, 2023 · N500DR · Minor damage > On April 15, 2023, at approximately 12:30 EST, [privacy data omitted], a Beech T-34, s/n G-31, [privacy data omitted], landed at Cross City airport (kcty) with the landing gear in the retracted position. Visual flight rules prevailed at the time of the… - [Incident 20191120021899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191120021899I.md): Beech A45 · Dallas, GA · Nov 20, 2019 · N26K · Minor damage > During flight, pilot was unable to get the nose landing gear to show down and locked during approach at field 4A4. Emergency procedures were followed and the nose landing gear still was not coming down. Pilot decided to fly aircraft to field puj for an… - [Incident 20181118022719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181118022719I.md): Beech A45 · Deland, FL · Nov 18, 2018 · N88RM · Minor damage > On Sunday November 18, 2018 at approx 1030 am pilot had just completed two touch and goes while performing a VFR proficiency flight. During approach of the third and final touch and go at Deland airport, the pilot heard a horn and immediately check flaps, AOA… - [Incident 20180626008639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180626008639I.md): Beech A45 · Beverly, MA · Jun 26, 2018 · N36AE · Minor damage > The airman departed around 1700 for a local area flight. After an hour of flying, on the first landing during roll out, the nose wheel collapsed while the airman was attempting to turn off runway 16. The nose wheel did not collapse in the conventional sense.… - [Accident 20170216002149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170216002149A.md): Beech A45 · Climax, GA · Feb 16, 2017 · N3434G · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > On February 16, 2017, about 1852 eastern standard time, a Beech A45, N3434G, collided with trees and terrain during a forced landing at anderson airport (GE21), Climax, Georgia. The airplane was substantially damaged. The private pilot fatally injured. The… - [Incident 20161118024759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161118024759I.md): Beech A45 · Gallup, NM · Nov 18, 2016 · N4985 · Minor damage > On November 18, 2017, at 1540 MST, a Beechcraft A-45, N4985, landed with the landing gear up at Gallup Municipal Airport, Gallup, new Mexico, while on a recreational flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, and no flight plan was filed.… - [Accident 20140222013879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140222013879A.md): Beech A45 · Hollister, CA · Feb 22, 2014 · N666 · Destroyed > At approximately 1354 hours local time, N666 took off from cvh using runway 24. The aircraft immediately lost power after takeoff and forced landed approximately one mile north-west of the end of runway 24 in a field. - [Accident 20130623012979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130623012979A.md): Beech A45 · Boulder City, NV · Jun 23, 2013 · N434M · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Aircraft was enroute from chandler, Arizona to north las vegas, Nevada on a daytime visual flight. Upon checking in with ATC for an approach into the north las vegas airport, pilot requested "priority handling" due to "a chip light". A short time later the… - [Incident 20120329003959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120329003959I.md): Beech A45 · Ft Pierce, FL · Mar 29, 2012 · N134AF · Minor damage > Aircraft landed rwy 10 r, nose gear collapsed after normal touch down. Inspection revealed that the retract arm rod end had separated and failed to lock nose gear. - [Incident 20100704038549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100704038549I.md): Beech A45 · Naperville, IL · Jul 4, 2010 · N500DR · Minor damage > The pilot of N500DR was in the landing flare when he heard what appeared to be the aircraft stall warning horn. He believed all to be normal at this point. The sound he heard was the gear horn; the pilot had not extended the landing gear. The aircraft made… - [Incident 20100130027119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100130027119I.md): Beech A45 · Danville, IL · Jan 30, 2010 · N88RM · Minor damage > After takeoff, nose landing gear would not retract. When the gear was selected down, the nose gear would not fully extend. Emergency gear extension was not effective. The aircraft landed without the nose gear being locked down. The nose gear collapsed. - [Incident 20080828855689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080828855689I.md): Beech A45 · Merritt Island, FL · Aug 28, 2008 · N34MR · Minor damage > (-23) The pilot had returned from a local flight and on his first landing on runway 11 at the Merritt Island Airport (coi) the aircraft was landed gear-up. The pilot indicated he placed the gear and flaps down at the same time and failed to check the gear… - [Accident 20080212012139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080212012139A.md): Beech A45 · Denver, CO · Feb 12, 2008 · N34KF · Substantial damage > (-23) PIC states that after takeoff a total loss of electrical equipment was experienced. PIC made approach to landing at departure airport where front seat occupant was instructed to ensure that the emergency gear extension procedure was accomplished. Upon… - [Accident 20041207035169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041207035169A.md): Beech A45 · Montgomery, TX · Dec 7, 2004 · N141SW · Destroyed · 2 fatal > (-23) During an "upset training" demonstration flight, which includes maneuvering the aircraft in acrobatic flight regimes, the left wing failed in the forward spar carry through. The wing separated from the aircraft. Both occupants were fatally injured. - [Accident 20040716030289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040716030289A.md): Beech A45 · La Grange, GA · Jul 16, 2004 · N134BH · Destroyed > (-23) Approximately 1000 local time BE-A45-B45 N134BH was 14 miles from the lagrange airport (lgc) at 7,500 feet. The engine began to run roughly with a noted loss of power. The pilot-in-command, after determining that he could not make it to the lagrange… - [Incident 20040604025379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040604025379I.md): Beech A45 · Rockford, IL · Jun 4, 2004 · N5268 · Minor damage > (-23) Aircraft left rostrauer, pa where spar AD and annual was performed. Landed in lima, OH, pilot heard a mechanical sound when gear was extended but landed without incident. He then departed for poplar grove, IL. He attempted to lower the gear, but he… - [Accident 20031119031159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031119031159A.md): Beech A45 · Montgomery, TX · Nov 19, 2003 · N44KK · Destroyed · 2 fatal > (-23) The aircraft was doing "up-set" training and the wing separated from aircraft. - [Incident 20030221037769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030221037769I.md): Beech A45 · Cocoa, FL · Feb 21, 2003 · N34MR · Minor damage > (-23) Beechcraft A45, N34MR while on personal flight, over ran runway while landing at Merritt Island Airport, Florida. VMC conditions existed and no flight plan was filed. The airplanes nose gear collapsed after leaving the runway and encountering a drainage… - [Incident 20030205006629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030205006629I.md): Beech A45 · Murfreesboro, TN · Feb 5, 2003 · N102PS · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot stated that while on final approach smoke appeared in the cockpit. When he landed the gear retracted. An investigation revealed a mechanical problem with the switching mechanism to the gear motor. This caused the gear motor to continuously… - [Accident 20010929027569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010929027569A.md): Beech A45 · Eatonton, GA · Sep 29, 2001 · N45GS · No damage > (-23) Mr. Sulmers reported that Saturday 09/29/2001 around 7:00 pm eastern time he was departing sebastian cove airport, a grass air strip, in his T-34 (N45GS) when some deer ran in front of him. Mr. Sulmers try to abort and the airplane felt as if it… - [Incident 20010907026639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010907026639I.md): Beech A45 · Indianapolis, IN · Sep 7, 2001 · N500DR · Minor damage > (-23) The pilot had completed a military style overhead breakk over the threshold from formation flying. The pilot executed the "gumps" check and assumed the gear was down. The landing phase was done at a higher power setting, therefore the light in the gear… - [Incident 20010628016259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010628016259I.md): Beech A45 · Mankato, MN · Jun 28, 2001 · N5268 · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot landing runway 15 forgot to put aircraft landing gear down and slid aircraft in on aircraft belly. - [Accident 20010410007239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010410007239A.md): Beech T34A · Claxton, GA · Apr 10, 2001 · N340JB · No damage > (-23)The pilot attempting to return to the airport after takeoff and crashed into the woods just off the airport. The aircraft exploded just after impact. - [Incident 20000704029059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000704029059I.md): Beech A45 · Santa Monica, CA · Jul 4, 2000 · N12250 · Minor damage > (-23)While the aircraft was on the downwind for landing, the pilot reduced power to start his decent for the runway. As the power was retarded, th gear warning horn sounded as the landing gear was still in the up position. The A-45 is equipped with a landing… - [Incident 19991015047899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991015047899I.md): Beech A45 · Winder, GA · Oct 15, 1999 · N34AQ · Minor damage > (-23) "Industrial incident-no intent to fly" [privacy data omitted] was taxiing aircraft N46RB an amateur build out from the t hangars, and as he approached taxiway d he struck stationary aircraft N34AQ Beech BE-A45-B45 which was being taxied by Mr. Edwards… - [Accident 19990419003719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990419003719A.md): Beech A45 · Rydall, GA · Apr 19, 1999 · N140SW · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Acft wing came off in flight, and the acft crashed, the 2 POB suffered fatal injuries, the acft was destroyed, other circumstances are unknown. (.4)the simulated combat flight was engaged in a beyond visual range which required a course change maneuver… - [Incident 19990116004979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990116004979I.md): Beech A45 · Las Vegas, NV · Jan 16, 1999 · N12250 · Minor damage > (-5)On January 16, 1999, aircraft Beechcraft T-34A, s/n G-701, B12250, pilot stephen malman, a private pilot, enroute from carson city, Nevada to Las Vegas, Nevada, experienced an unsafe gear indication. He went throught the emergency extension procedures and… - [Incident 19980905038219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980905038219I.md): Beech A45 · Galesburg, IL · Sep 5, 1998 · N54RF · Minor damage > (-5) The great lakes region operation center reported; N54RF, Beech model A45, made an emergency landing at the Galesburg Municipal Airport (gbg), Galesburg, Illinois, on 09/05/98, at 1705Z due to nose landing gear problem. There were two persons on board,… - [Incident 19980513024169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980513024169I.md): Beech A45 · Chicago/West Ch, IL · May 13, 1998 · N500DR · Minor damage > Canopy not latched properly before take off and departed aircraft on approach. Punctured wing. Not on check list. - [Incident 19971027042429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971027042429I.md): Beech A45 · Cocoa, FL · Oct 27, 1997 · N34MR · Minor damage > Narrative: pilot reported he doesn't remember putting the gear down. Damage to the aircraft indicates he may have tried to put the gear down when it was too late. Unable to retrieve block 31 information from pilot. - [Incident 19970315003229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970315003229I.md): Beech A45 · Denver, CO · Mar 15, 1997 · N663DB · Minor damage > Narrative: aircraft had gear warning light prior to landing at Centennial Airport (apa). Did a tower fly-by and gear looked normal. Landed on runway 17L was normal. During turn off to taxiway the right main landing gear slowly folded up. Minor damage to gear… - [Incident 19950317007059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950317007059I.md): Beech T34A · San Marcos, TX · Mar 17, 1995 · N99L · Minor damage > Narrative: entered landing pattern at San Marcos and made a 360 degree overhead for interval on another aircraft in the pattern. This caused enough distraction to break sequence of checklist and did not place landing gear control selection to the down… - [Incident 19940615028849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940615028849I.md): Beech A45 · Cypress, TX · Jun 15, 1994 · N44KK · Minor damage > Unable extend nose gear. Landed nose gear up. - [Incident 19920823032559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920823032559I.md): Beech A45 · Mc Call, ID · Aug 23, 1992 · N34AE > Lost engine power after liftoff. Landed on same runway. Unable to lock gear down before aircraft landed. - [Incident 19920423024059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920423024059I.md): Beech A45 · San Antonio, TX · Apr 23, 1992 · N88RM > Unsafe gear light after takeoff. Total electrical failure. Battery connections corroded and capacity very low. - [Incident 19920408012809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920408012809I.md): Beech A45 · Lake City, FL · Apr 8, 1992 · N34EP · Minor damage > Pilot stated distracted by radio communications and forgot to lower landing gear. Landed gear up. - [Incident 19901225060879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901225060879I.md): Beech A45 · Stockton, CA · Dec 25, 1990 · N134LC · Minor damage > Precautionary landing due to nose gear unsafe condition. Nose gear collapsed on landing rollout. - [Accident 19900609019929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900609019929A.md): Beech T34A · Champaign, IL · Jun 9, 1990 · N54RF · Substantial damage > Failed to arrest high sink rate after clearing trees. Impacted sod strip collapsing nose and right main gears. - [Incident 19900217006919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900217006919I.md): Beech A45 · Little Rock, AR · Feb 17, 1990 · N3799G > Unable to get nose gear to extend. Landed gear up. Nose gear bellcrank was broken. - [Incident 19890823062249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890823062249I.md): Beech A45 · Morris, IL · Aug 23, 1989 · N12252 · Minor damage > Student raised flaps and gear on approach due to misunderstanding instructions. Landed with gear retracted. - [Accident 19890708020879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890708020879A.md): Beech A45 · Troy, AL · Jul 8, 1989 · N7973A · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Aircraft made low flyby and pulled up in a roll. Nosed into ground. - [Incident 19881019059869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881019059869I.md): Beech A45 · Tuscola, IL · Oct 19, 1988 · N7CN · Minor damage > Unable to extend nose gear. Returned to Tuscola. Landed gear up. Nose gear shaft assembly up. Actuator was broken. - [Incident 19880916053809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880916053809I.md): Beech A45 · Ellensburg, WA · Sep 16, 1988 · N659K · Minor damage > Landed with gear partly extended. Pilot may have misread landing gear indicating system. Exhaust stack damaged. - [Incident 19870906062439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870906062439I.md): Beech A45 · Boca Raton, FL · Sep 6, 1987 · N134MB · Minor damage > During taxi after touch and goes the gear started to collapse. Damage prevented investigation of retract system. - [Accident 19870906050009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870906050009A.md): Beech A45 · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Sep 6, 1987 · N34GL · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > Failed to recover from a low level loop as part of a cuban eight done incorrectly. Near vertical impact. - [Incident 19870613037609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870613037609I.md): Beech A45 · Los Lunas, NM · Jun 13, 1987 · N422NM · Minor damage > The pilot was unable to lower the landing gear normally or manually. - [Incident 19870511030209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870511030209I.md): Beech A45 · Carson City, NV · May 11, 1987 · N134MB > Engine quit during descent to land. Safe landing on the airport. Internal engine failure. - [Accident 19851115057539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851115057539A.md): Beech A45 · Albuquerque, NM · Nov 15, 1985 · N422NM · Substantial damage > On prop overhaul, used wrong procedure to drill actuating pin hole. Pin broke. Bad vibration. Stalled on landing. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a45/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('1152006') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a45/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.